Network Engineer II
Salary
$63,793.60 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
47 S. State Ave., IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
09955
Department
Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Overview
Position is responsible for managing the public safety radio system for MESA. This includes hardware and non-application software for storage, servers, and route/switch. The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. This position values diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city whom they serve.
Position Responsibilities
Manages and provides oversight of the radio system, including hardware, software, databases, towers & tower facilities, microwave, generators, battery backup systems, dispatch consoles, mobile and handheld radios.
Manages maintenance operations, including monitoring, scheduling, contacting vendors and proper documentation.
Manages security systems of all tower sites, including buildings, towers, perimeter and grounds.
Maintains communication with agencies operating on the radio system, including responding to inquiries and concerns, problem resolution, coordinating activities, and communicating policy/procedural changes as needed.
Maintains all licensing for radio frequencies and tower sites in accordance with FCC and FAA regulations and required by Federal Law.
Prepares reports related to the radio system as needed by management or end user agencies.
Maintains awareness of new trends and advances in the field; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Establishes yearly goals and objectives for the operation of the radio system.
Assists in annual budget preparation for components related to the radio system.
On call 24 hours daily, as assigned, to support MESA operations.
Manages and mentors direct reports.
Completes performance reviews for direct reports, while monitoring performance and the utilization of skills.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree plus five (5) years of related, progressive experience in application/systems administration. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Prior experience preferred in Public Safety with Motorola Solutions ASTRO25 radio systems. Requires excellent intrapersonal communication and facilitation, independent judgment and proven problem-solving abilities. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations. Knowledge of and experience with standard office practices. Demonstrates initiative to work independently and is self-motivated. Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Drivers License.
Technical Experience should include proficiency of the following technologies: Microsoft Technologies (SQL Server Data Tools, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 or later, Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Disaster Recovery Planning; Project Planning; Cat5e cable termination; and data center fiber optic practices.
Technical Experience should include an introductory level of the following technologies:
Installation and configuration of physical and virtual servers; Installation and Configuration of Cisco routers, switches and related equipment; V Sphere; Cloud Computing; Firewalls; Backup Administration; Privacy and Security Administration.
Working Conditions
Most work is conducted in a standard office environment and IT data center environment. However, is subject to non-scheduled call-outs and occasional after-hours scheduled work. Some work needs to be performed in back rooms, closets, and basements which may have temperature extremes and less than ideal housekeeping. Position may be required to attend meetings at customer locations, travel to and work in multiple remote locations that house IT equipment and perform work outside of normal business hours.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional:
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054
IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:
Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:
Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the members age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employees compensation per pay period.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Address 200 E. Washington Street
CCB 1501
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone 317-327-5211
Website http://www.indy.gov